Indian pacer Arundhati Reddy has been reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during a recent match in the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The incident occurred during India’s thrilling encounter against Pakistan, where Reddy was found guilty of violating the code.
The ICC issued an official statement regarding the matter, confirming that Arundhati Reddy had breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to using language, actions, or gestures that could provoke an aggressive reaction from the batter. The Indian bowler’s actions were deemed to be contrary to the spirit of the game.
As per the ICC’s decision, Reddy received an official reprimand and one demerit point was added to her disciplinary record. Since Arundhati Reddy accepted the charge and agreed to the sanction imposed by the match referee, there was no need for a formal hearing.
Arundhati Reddy found guilty of a Level 1 offense in the ICC Code of Conduct
This incident marks the first time that Arundhati Reddy has been found guilty of a Level 1 offense in the ICC Code of Conduct. Level 1 breaches are the least severe in the ICC’s disciplinary framework but can still accumulate to lead to more severe penalties if repeated.
Commenting on the situation, the Indian team management has urged all players to remain disciplined and respectful on the field. They emphasized the importance of maintaining the sport’s integrity while continuing to play with passion and determination.
Pakistan, led by a strong performance, managed to secure a close win against India in the match. The incident involving Reddy, however, has drawn attention to the importance of maintaining sportsmanship at all levels of the game.
India will aim to bounce back in their next match of the Women’s T20 World Cup as they focus on their goal of securing a spot in the semifinals. With key fixtures coming up, the team is set to regroup and refine their strategies while upholding the spirit of cricket.
